# proclaiming

/pɹoʊˈkɫeɪmɪŋ/ (US) · /pɹəklˈeɪmɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/proclaiming
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

announcing something important or official to a large group of people. It is a strong way to say you are making a public statement.

For teachers: announcing or declaring something officially, publicly, or emphatically. The present participle of 'proclaim'; takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.

## Examples

- He is proclaiming his innocence to the crowd.
- The government is proclaiming a new national holiday to celebrate the recent peace treaty.
- By proclaiming these reforms from the steps of the capital, the leader sought to bypass the legislature and appeal directly to the frustrated populace.

## Usage notes

- Transitive verb; often followed by a direct object or a 'that' clause to indicate the content of the announcement.

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